Meaning & Definition of word "Stereotyped"

Stereotyped

/ˈstɛr.i.oʊ.taɪpt/

1. Past tense of stereotype; to assign an overgeneralized and often inaccurate image or idea to a person or group.
- Example: She felt that the media had stereotyped her community and overlooked their unique qualities.
2. To produce or reproduce in a standard form.
- Example: The author stereotyped the classic hero archetype in his latest novel.

1. Based on or characterized by a fixed, overgeneralized idea or image of a particular group of people or things.
- Example: The film was criticized for its stereotyped portrayal of the main character as a dumb jock.
2. Having a standard form or pattern that is repeated without variation.
- Example: The artist's work was often labeled as stereotyped because it followed the same design elements in every piece.

Derived from the noun 'stereotype', originally referring to a printing method in the early 19th century.

stereotypical behavior:

Actions that conform to widely accepted stereotypes.

break the stereotype:

To act in a way that defies commonly held beliefs about a group.

fall into a stereotype:

To be categorized according to a stereotype.

stereotype:

A widely held but oversimplified belief about a particular group.

stereotyping:

The process of attributing stereotypes to individuals or groups.

cliché:

An overused expression or idea, similar in nature to a stereotype.

Meaning: To conform to societal norms or expectations.

Example Sentence: Don't be so stereotyped, show your true self!

Meaning: Used to describe behavior that is predictably conventional.

Example Sentence: Her outfit was so stereotyped for a date night; she wore the classic little black dress.